Top 97 Quotes & Sayings by Luka Modric

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Croatian athlete Luka Modric.

Last updated on September 16, 2024.

Luka Modrić is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the Croatia national team. He plays mainly as a central midfielder, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or as a defensive midfielder. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and as the greatest Croatian footballer ever.

Croatian - Athlete | Born: September 9, 1985

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When you win something, once, twice, three times, and you have that feeling, that pushes you forward again. You want to win more and more and more.

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When you play a semi-final, it is impossible to be tired. You know how much is at stake.

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It was my dream come true when I signed for Real Madrid. I want to stay here for as many years as possible and, if it's possible, finish my career here.

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I enjoyed every moment with Tottenham. But in one moment, you feel you need to take a step forward, to go to a higher level.

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My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.

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The most important thing is to never give up, never give in to circumstances, believe yourself, and to soldier on, no matter what's in your way.

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Madrid is a big and beautiful city with great parks where I like to walk. There are a lot of squares and museums, historic monuments. But I'm more a home guy; I feel most comfortable there with my wife and kids. We play, watch cartoons, like all families do.

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My whole career, when I was in Croatia, people questioned me, saying I wouldn't make it, that I wasn't good enough because I wasn't big and strong.

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I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here.

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All I dreamed of when I became a footballer was to play for a club as big as Real Madrid. It's maybe the most famous and best club in the history of football.

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All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I'm so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I'd like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.

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Santiago Bernabeu is the best stadium I have ever played in. I enjoy every minute on its pitch.

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You can't predict things in football because anything can happen.

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Everyone has a different view on football, but I didn't have a fear that I wouldn't be good enough in England.

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I knew sooner or later I would show my quality and show to everyone why I'm here, why Real made such an effort to bring me here.

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What is the most important is never to give up, never to give in to circumstances, to trust yourself.

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It happens in football. You have bad days.

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Two goals away from home is very good.

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Spurs will always have a place in my heart.

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My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.

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I have great memories of Tottenham. I spent four great years there with a lot of emotions, with a lot of love from the club and the fans.

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For what Ronaldo's achieved, he's amazing; he's a great team-mate.

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People in Real ask me about Mateo Kovacic all the time. He is a phenomenal talent and will play in some of the biggest clubs. Inter is a big club, no doubt, but Kovacic will play in even bigger.

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To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

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I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.

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Fear doesn't exist in football, especially for Real Madrid.

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In Madrid, the demand is maximum, and you have to always be at the top. If you are not, doubts come.

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Fight for your dreams and success. This is what has always guided me.

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You never tire of winning.

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There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.

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Playing at Real Madrid is something special in itself, but winning trophies with Real Madrid is even more thrilling.

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I always said that I would like to finish my career in Madrid if it's possible.

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We are Madrid, and we want to define our own philosophy. We don't want to be compared to anyone.

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I believe that I've improved a lot as a player and a person, because being surrounded by great players on a daily basis helps your development out on the pitch.

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I would say the best Croatian player in 2014 was Ivan Rakitic, leading Sevilla to Europa League glory and earning a big transfer to Barcelona.

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It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.

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Going 33 games unbeaten is no coincidence.

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I want to be able to help the coach and team as much as I can.

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Jelavic improved massively going to the Premier League. He was great for Rangers, but Premier League is different: faster and more physical. He is perfect for the Premier League, has everything to succeed.

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Spanish League is very tough, especially away matches.

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I want to stay in London. I am very happy here, and so are my family. I like the city.

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I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick Ancelotti.

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When I came to England, I was dreaming about winning titles.

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Nobody is accustomed to play in front of an empty stadium.

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You need to believe. If you don't believe, you can never get anything.

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I have a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, and we'll have good relationship in the future, too.

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The Premier League is the best competition in the world, and it's not easy to win a league with great teams like Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, and Arsenal as rivals.

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